Antoninianus - Aurelianus VIRTVS AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, holding spear, receiving globe from Sol, holding whip and treading down captive, seated between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG
-/-//PXXI
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) as a way to reform the Roman currency system, which had been debased by previous emperors. The coin was made of silver and featured an image of the emperor on one side and a goddess on the other. The coin was intended to be used as a standardized form of currency throughout the Roman Empire, and it was a significant departure from the previous system of bartering and using local currencies. This coin is a testament to the efforts of Emperor Aurelian to centralize and stabilize the Roman economy during a time of great turmoil.